About Adorama

Includes three color calibrated reference cards. Dimensions5.4X8.5cm. Logo label with focus target is affixed to one side of the grey card. Both sidesof the cards are usable for white balance. Works with any digital camera, for JPEG and RAW files . Lanyard Strap Included

Small enough to stick into a shirt pocket and light enough to hang around my neck with the enclosed lanyard.

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The cards arrived in a cheap plastic case the grey and white cards could be removed easily the black card on the other hand could not. When I did manage to get it out half of the matte black finish on the card stayed in the cheap plastic case. Buyer beware you will only be able to use the white and grey cards.

Reviewed by 21 customers

Sunday, May 03, 2015

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Very disapointed

By Cory

from Knoxville, TN
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Hobbyist/Enthusiast

The cards arrived in a cheap plastic case the grey and white cards could be removed easily the black card on the other hand could not. When I did manage to get it out half of the matte black finish on the card stayed in the cheap plastic case. Buyer beware you will only be able to use the white and grey cards.

After receiving a replacement for the first set, ran into the same problem with the second set. Looks like the material used to make the black card did not cure properly. The black card comes stuck to the plastic sleeve and when trying to take it out some of the black material peels off. The card also acquires a reflective sheen and becomes very glossy. I'd suggest Adorama check with the manufacturer.

The cards are nice, credit-card sized, and sturdy. I used these cards to get good white balance under pretty ugly fluorescent lights with no trouble. At such a reasonable price, I'd definitely buy them again. As for downsides, the focus target from the description was missing, which made my camera hunt for focus. I focused on my thumb and it worked fine. Also, the clear plastic holder on the lanyard was too flimsy to use, so I punched holes to use with a key ring.

This card set is tiny and also inexpensive. You can easily put these cards in any bags during travel. It work great to help me correct the white balance under the mixed light conditions. The results may not be as good as the photos fine trimmed by other professional color correction kits. But this kit only costs you less then 8 bucks. However, the quality need to be improved. There are several scratches on one of my cards when I just open it.

Pro: Three different colors, small easy to carry, cards are made of a sturdy yet flexible material. Cons: The cards I received were not exactly as shown or described. The image shows cards with a hole in the corner. There was no hole in the corner of my cards. They did come with a flimsy clear plastic case that had a lanyard attached. The description says "Logo label with focus target is affixed to one side of the grey card". Nope. No logos on any of the cards.

Made with plastic, not paper and has a neck loop with quick detach for ease of use. I have used it to calibrate white balance in the camera and put it in the picture for post adjustment--works great either way.

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JESSICA K
no, I actually received an empty package in the mail. A package w/in the UPS a package, w.no card. :( Never got it.

Anthony W
What material is it made out of? Can you wash it?

MELISSA C
The cards are made out of plastic or some type of laminate and would be easy to wipe down with a damp cloth and keep clean.

Shopper
How well did it work? Were you happy with it?

JOHN M
When I received the cards they were white black and gray. After 6 months they are still white black and gray so I guess they work great. The other part of how well they worked is whether the photographer knows how to use them.

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